Around The Way Curls

In this week's episode, Shanti is inspired by Toni Morrison and wants to create "a place that feels like it is all hers" as she navigates nurturing her inner world and cultivating new hobbies. Antoinette leans into daily stretching and shares her attempt at a homemade ice bath that didn't go as planned. Together, we talk about projection after a recent conflict with one another. What is projection...

For this week's episode, Antoinette laments that her cat Blue may have disowned her while Shanti wants to know what the listeners' top 5 rapid questions would be to get to know a stranger. For the main topic, Shanti has recently been inspired by the work of authors Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love + Big Magic) + Julia Cameron (The Artist's Way). Each author focuses on creativity and the transfor...

This is the last episode of the year! Join us as we share some of our best episodes of 2023 ranging from the funniest, and most impactful, to our favorite guests and best breakthroughs. We want to thank all of the amazing supporters of ATWC who have been rocking with us this year. We are so excited for what's ahead. Happy New Year and happy holidays to the ATWC curmmunity! Contact Us: Hotline: (21...

In one of our final episodes of this year Shanti shares her last accomplishment in her attempt to "look like herself" while Antoinette recaps her family Christmas party and her favorite cup of tea (literally). For our politics segment, we are joined by special guest Nehad Khader. As much as we wanted to end the year in love and light, we felt it important to continue to raise awareness about the c...

In this week's episode, Shanti moves closer to her birthday and is feeling tender while Antoinette shares her excitement about the coming movie premiere of The Color Purple. Together we answer a caller's questions about maintaining friendship while doing business. For our main topic, Antoinette asks Shanti some birthday questions to help usher her into a reflective new year. Join us. Wanna bless s...

In this week's episode, Shanti attends a gala and is seated with retail royalty while Antoinette ruminates over the theory of predator and prey. For politics, we discuss the recent charges against a woman in Ohio who miscarried and the global panic button pressed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanding a cease-fire action from Israel in Gaza. Together we discuss the taboo love affair of...

In this week's episode, Shanti is humbled by her yearly Spotify wrapped while Antoinette learns more about consent in conversation with a male friend. Together, we catch up with the curmmunity and listen to callers' voicemails bringing voice to some of your questions, concerns, and general comments. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Discord: https://discord.gg/4hRQbTkB Email: aroundthewaycu...

In this week's episode, Shanti mentally spirals as her birthday nears while Antoinette recounts bearing witness to Sir. Marvelous's care and sexual healing at a sex club. For politics as usual, Antoinette explains the New York Survivors Act and the misconceptions around sexual misconduct civil suits. For pop culture, we share our thoughts on Beyonce's Renaissance movie premiere look & the clai...

Yall, We did not record the week of Thanksgiving and took a much needed break to be with friends, family and each other. Enjoy this reprise. We'll be back next week:) Shanti pours herself a drank (or 3) while Antoinette takes an edible before the chaos begins... The episode starts seriously with Antoinette sharing her frustrations about the men she is attracting (Shanti does her best to keep it to...

In this week's episode, Shanti and Antoinette are joined by our beloved listener Leo. Leo shares his perspectives on moving past the polarizing expectations that men and women put on one another to gain more love and connection in our intimate relationships and friendships. Join us... Follow Leo: IG & TikTok: @MINDOFMCAFEEJR Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.co...

In this week's episode, Shanti gets ready for Philly's Christmas Village while Antoinette dives into Britney Spear's new book, The Woman In Me . Together, we discuss the seemingly pointless adoption of ethics codes by The Supreme Court and the opposing narratives of Israel and Palestine (some would say Hamas) war in the news. For pop culture, we share our thoughts on Andre 3000's upcoming album an...

In this week's podcast Shanti shouts out the curmunnity and feels grateful while Antoinette attempts to not feel intimidated when dating fancy men. For our main topics we discuss the abusive allegations unfolding involving Keke Palmer and her child's father Darrius and we share our thoughts about Jidenna's recent interview on "Style Like You" in which he talks about masculinity and his past of man...

In this week's episode, Shanti begins the wild ride of entering the Holiday season as a small business owner while Antoinette gracefully checks someone coming for Shanti out in these streets. Together, we dive into our current political climate discussing Biden's re-election and whether or not he truly qualifies as "the lesser of two evils". Join us. Contact Us: Hotline: (215) 948-2780 Email: arou...

In this week's episode, Shanti feels called by "The Void" but is pulled back by warm showers and daylight while Antoinette finally gives up on The Walking Dead and remembers the talent that is Kelly Price. In addition, Shanti goes on a tangent about often being misheard during sex which prompts Antoinette to give us some pointers for clitorial stimulation. For our main topic, Shanti invites us to...

In this week's episode, Shanti sips wine while Antoinette takes an edible. Let the antics ensue! Shanti recaps her experience on Bet On Black while Antoinette's recent date leaves her questioning her relationship to luxury. Together we discuss The United States' rise in Anti-Semitism and lslamophobia, while offering further resources about BDS (Boycott, Divest + Sanction) of companies that profit...

In this week's episode, Shanti has little to offer in terms of updates while Antoinette shares a very interesting and somewhat alarming encounter with a palm reader. For our main topic we share our results of the Human Design which is a mystic match up of Kabbalah, I'Ching, Myers-Briggs, astrology, biochemistry, genetics, and the chakra system all in one. See what we learn about one another and ou...

Season 2 of Antoinette's other pod Can't Afford Therapy drops TOMORROW! Make sure you tune in wherever you get your podcasts and check out their YouTube channel for visuals including Season 1! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cant-afford-therapy/id1665052686 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hc0zARCMA4X1K3CMyiJC9?si=e263d5837df246a5 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cantaffordthe...

In this week's episode Shanti finds comfort in old "Insecure" episodes while Antoinette faces some backlash from family members concerning her stance on Palestine. Together, we discuss the GOP's newest Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, the Ebony Alert system, and Barack Obama's recent statement on Israel and Palestine. For pop culture, Antoinette celebrates the life of Richard Roundtree and we tr...

In this week's episode, Shanti shares more of her coming appearance on Revolt TV's Bet on Black pitch competition series, while Antoinette continues her commitment to completing The Walking Dead, regardless of how ridiculous it becomes. Together, we respond to listener voicemails sharing survival resources, and inquiring about poly relationships. For our main topic, we consider the absurdity of co...

We hit 300 episodes! Thank you for all the continued support from old and new listeners! We so appreciate you! In this week's episode, Shanti finally reveals her big surprise to everyone while Antoinette continues to feel tender about the conflict in the Middle East. Together, we discuss Biden's political goals for his trip to Israel & debate who is responsible for the hospital bombing in Gaza...

*This episode was recorded before the genocide began in Palestine at the hands of the far-right Israeli Gov. This will be discussed next Monday. In this week's episode, Shanti attempts to prepare for the Holidays while feeling completely dissociated from work while Antoinette ponders the woman she wants to become as her birthday approaches. For our main topic, we keep it strictly pop culture. We m...

The war is unfolding rapidly every minute. With that said, this episode was recorded Oct 12th, 2023 before Israel began to drop bombs on innocent Palestinians who are unaffiliated with the terrorist group, Hamas. We mourn the loss of ALL innocent lives, condemn the war crimes of the Israeli Gov, and send our deep love and prayers to the Jewish community after the horrendous attack committed by Ham...

In this week's episode, Shanti ponders the possibility of dating multiple people at a time while Antoinette finds herself becoming more and more entangled in the absurdity of the series "The Walking Dead". Together, we respond to voicemails as listeners react to our polarizing conversation ignited by Eboni K. Williams. Finally, for our main topic, we react to an old video of Beyonce praising and c...

In this week's episode, Shanti is back to learning middle school math with Jolie and still ain't getting it while Antoinette self-diagnoses. Together, we clear the air about our perceived "fighting", deep dive into the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy & discuss Terrell Owen's recent comments on interracial dating. This makes us beg the question - is interracial dating inherently...

This week Shanti takes back all the things she's said about biracial men and teaches us about her new slang while Antoinette, due to her binging The Walking Dead realizes she is not ready for the zombie apocalypse. We listen and respond to some voicemails and finally Shanti introduces us to the Relationship Attachment Method (R.A.M.) which reveals some interesting aspects of our relationship. Join...